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This is a reading of the Washington Driver Guide from the Washington Department of Licensing. This reading is current as of June 2012.

Download a copy of the guide at:
http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/guide.html

Download an audio copy:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j3ixd68mmgeoxtv/WADriverGuideM4A.zip 124MB

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Section List:
00:00 Audio Intro
00:25 Message from the Governor
01:03 Message from the Director
02:13 Disclaimer

03:03 The Driver License
03:15 Washington Residents
03:49 New Residents
04:22 Nonresidents and Visitors
05:17 Types of Driver Licenses
07:32 Getting Your License
13:57 Proof of Identity and Proof of Residence
14:23 Vision and Medical Screenings
14:57 The Knowledge Test
15:38 The Driving Test
18:13 Your Photograph
18:42 Driver License Renewal
19:52 Replacement License
20:25 Change of Address or Name
21:17 Keeping Your Driver License
23:46 Failure to Appear
25:08 Sex-Offender Registration
25:34 Other Licensing Services

27:20 Before You Drive
27:38 Insurance Required
28:38 Check the Vehicle
34:57 Secure Your Load
35:54 Clean Glass Surfaces
36:59 Adjust Seat and Mirrors
38:22 Use Seat Belts and Child Restraints

41:32 Rules of the Road
41:49 Traffic Control Devices
42:25 Traffic Signals
45:52 Traffic Signs
55:56 Pavement Markings
59:25 Roundabouts
1:00:14 Reversible Lanes
1:01:00 Reserved Lanes
1:01:52 Two-Way Left Turn Lanes
1:02:31 General Rules
1:09:09 Right-Of-Way
1:14:30 Parking
1:15:43 Parking on a Hill
1:16:21 Parallel Parking

1:18:52 Safe Driving Tips
1:19:10 Starting
1:19:36 Accelerating
1:19:58 Steering
1:20:59 Speeding and Speed Limits
1:21:50 Stopping
1:22:26 Seeing Well
1:23:35 Driver Distractions
1:25:57 Scanning
1:37:15 Use Your Lights
1:38:48 Letting Others Know You Are There
1:44:14 Letting Others Know What You Are Doing
1:46:33 Adjusting to Road Conditions
1:51:39 Adjusting to Traffic
1:56:10 How Well Can You See
2:00:13 Sharing Space
2:00:35 Space Ahead
2:04:05 Space Behind
2:05:26 Space to the Side
2:07:58 Space to Merge
2:08:57 Space to Cross or Enter
2:10:33 Space to Pass
2:14:19 Space for Bicyclists
2:23:28 Space for Special Situations

2:25:31 Be in Shape to Drive
2:26:27 Vision
2:29:15 Hearing
2:29:49 Fatigue
2:31:32 Drinking Alcohol and Driving
2:32:14 Why is Drinking and Driving so Dangerous
2:33:27 If You Drink When Can You Drive
2:34:47 Alcohol and the Law
2:39:40 Probationary Licenses
2:40:04 Deferred Prosecution
2:40:58 Other Drugs and Driving
2:42:51 Juvenile Alcohol Drug Firearms Violations
2:43:48 Health
2:45:24 Emotions
2:46:15 Road Rage

2:47:09 Emergencies
2:47:49 Brake Failure
2:48:29 Tire Blowout
2:48:53 Power Failure
2:49:14 Headlight Failure
2:49:32 Gas Pedal Sticks
2:49:47 Avoiding Collisions
2:50:07 Stopping Quickly
2:51:19 Turning Quickly
2:52:34 Speeding Up
2:52:53 Dealing With Skids
2:54:07 Protecting Yourself in Collisions
2:55:53 Collisions
2:57:24 At the Collision Scene
2:58:27 If Someone Is Injured
2:59:23 Reporting the Collision

3:01:02 Vehicle Licensing
3:02:08 What You Need to Bring
3:04:19 Certificate of Ownership Title
3:05:08 Report of Sale
3:06:01 Vehicle License Plates

3:06:48 Updates and Additions
3:07:00 Cell Phone Use Restrictions
3:07:38 School and Playground Crosswalks
3:08:13 Driver Precautions for Wheelchair Users and Power Wheelchair Users
3:08:37 Reporting to Child Protective Services
3:08:59 Operating Golf Carts on Public Roads in Approved Zones
3:09:39 Electric Vehicles
3:10:23 Emergency Zones
3:11:04 Driver Distractions Use of Televisions in Motor Vehicles
3:11:36 The Knowledge and Drive Test
3:12:17 Federal Selective Service System Registration
3:12:51 End